RPAYC announces global search for a Race Director

by Stephen Collopy on 8 Feb 2017 As a further commitment to yachting and to the growth of the sport, the RPAYC will increase the resources it commits to sailing and yacht racing and intends to appoint a professional Race Director.

The Race Director will oversee all aspects of member racing in a very operational capacity both on and off water by ensuring that race management teams are supported and that all operational areas are coordinated to deliver programs that satisfy members, encourage new boats to join the fleets and increase participation in the sport.

The RPAYC has one of the most comprehensive year round sailing programs in the country, offering up to five keel boat club racing days each week, a solid centerboard racing fleet, an extensive cruising program, a training program training well in excess of 700 people annually, a busy regatta schedule and has a multi award winning program committed to supporting disabled sailing.

“This role will ensure that RPAYC remains a leader in providing exceptional yacht racing and regatta management” commented Vice Commodore Michael Lockley after addressing a meeting of the Club race management teams last week. “Our race management teams are very supportive of this move and are excited about the further investment we are making in our sport”.

Within the organisational structure, this position will be 2IC to the General Manager ensuring that the sailing activities of the Club are elevated above all other aspects of this very diverse operation, while retaining the balance required to ensure that satisfaction and funding is maintained across all areas.

The recruitment firm Sportspeople has been exclusively appointed to conduct a full international search to present the best candidates to the Club. Details of the role and how to apply can be found online or specifically click here.

Applications close 1 March, 2017. All enquiries should be directed to Robert McMurtrie at Sportspeople.

While experience working in a yacht club is not necessary, the Club seeks an experienced Manager with significant international yacht racing experience and a thorough knowledge of (and network of connections in) the international yachting industry.

For recruitment enquiries please contact: Sportspeople 1800 634 388 or 029555 5000.